Stigma Fueling Asian HIV/AIDS Epidemics

Published Monday, November 20, 2017

In communities around the world, stigma and HIV are
dual burdens that reinforce one another and fan the
flames of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. HIV/AIDS is generally
concentrated among heavily stigmatized populations
such as men who have sex with men (MSM), transgender
individuals, people who inject drugs, and sex workers.

To bring the epidemic under control in Asia, much more needs to be done to address the stigma
and discrimination that deter people from getting tested for HIV, seeking care, and staying on
lifesaving treatment.

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